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An Improvement in Car Tracks.

Brooklyn Citizen.
A novelty, which will also be quite an improve
ment, has been introduced on the elevated
roads in the shape of what is called contiru-
Gus rail. The name does not describe it. and is
employed for want of better one The rail
is made with slopine pointed ends instead of
the usual abrupt examinations at right angles TO
the length. When it is laid it unites with the
next one by long. slanting joint instead of
the present cross joint. The object of its use
is to get rid of the rata tat-tat" racket which
the wheels make in passing from one rail to
other. In cold weather, when the ordinary
rails are separated by contraction, the noise
made by the wheels in crossing the opened
joints is ostentimes very annoying not only to
passengers. but to people living in the adjoining
houses. Even in summer time there is more or
less din from the same cause But by the slant
ing joint of the consecutive continuous rails the
wheels glide more gradually upon the JOINT and oy
reversing it at an acute angle pass over 1t almost
noiselessly. The wonder is that railroad men
did not discover simple a device long ago. 1t
will probably 90 into use on all steam roads
where the rapid passage of heavy cars makes a
hammering noise at the Joints The annoyance
on the surface lines is probably not enough to
render the innovation requisite, but its economy
may possibly turn the scale in its favor. Would
it be supposed that one line of rails track is
more worn than the others Such is the case
however. Engineers say that when the track
runs north and south or generally in that
direction, the westerly rails are worn out sooner
than the easterly set, and that they stretch. or
"creep," as they technically express it. The
only explanation given OF this curious Inequality
is the supposed greater weight which is con-
stantly thrown on the westerly rail by passing
trains owing to the revolution of the earth on
its axis from east to west. In other words the
earths movement tends to tilt the train upon
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The License Question.

DOVER. Del, April 1ot- AThe House, by vote
of 10 to 6. passed, this afternoon. hieh-license
bull grading liquor licsepses from 800. for Will
inington. down TO S20O for villages and country
faverns, and limiting druggists TO the sale of
liquor on physicians prescriptions only, and to
sale on each pre- ,crption.
ALBANY, n Y. = .pril l9-In the Senate. to-
day, high-license Jill was introduced. 1t is in-
tended 10 cover III . objections raised by Gov
ernor Hill IN his ecent veto of the Crosby bill.
1t divides all salo oas into two classes the first
class comprising places where all kinds of liquor
sold. and Tao, second where malt liquors,
wines and cider only sold. The rates estab-
bished are as fellows: New York and Brooklyn,
first class. $40 D; second class, 500; Buffalo, first
class, $500: eeond class $60 all other portions
of The State, first class, $780, second class $50.
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-20
Another Cutting Case.

Ell PAso. Tex, April l9.-Another Cutting
case is the exciting topic here. Pedro Garcia
editor of the Observador Fronterize, occupies
Cuttings old cell in Paso del Norte Jail for cali
ing Mayor Provecio, of Paso del Norte, drunk
ard, and Proberto. the tax collector of the State
of Chihuahua. a roSber. Garcia published his
paper in E, Paso. and was arrested in the act of
circulating the sheet in Paso del Norte, on the
Mexican side of the river. The case is identical
with Cuttings, the Mexican government again
exercising the right of extra-territorial jursdic-
tion excepting that Garcia is native Spaniard
and is held for circulating, and not publishing
libel.
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DIED..

81 SPRINGSTEEN-Mrs Annie Springsteen, aged So
wife of jefferson Sprngsteen, at Cairo, Ill. Remains
be seen Wednesday afternoon at the residence
of her son. Robert Springsteen AS North Illinois
street. Funeral Thursday morning, at $50 from St.
Joseph Church. Friends invited.
COBLE-At o'clock, April IS. George Coble,
aged fifty five years. Funeral from his late residence
1888 West New York street, on Wednesday afternoon
at 2 o'clock. Friends invited
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in common sympathy. Viewing the situation
from the national capital, where the law was
created it looks at this time il there would
be general attack upon it, on the ground that
1t is an
How the Law Helps the Canadian Pacific.
SAN Francisco, April l9-The comparative
freigh. tariffs of the Southern Pacific company
aud the Canadian Pacific company, printed here,
show that owing to the interstate-commerce
law the latter company can make the rate from
San Francisco to Chicago. and common points,
much less than the former. The difference in
favor of the Canadian Pacific ranges from S44
20 $lSS per car load. according to the class of
freight
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-20

Special the
PITTSBURG, April ia successful expert
ment was made in the Panhandle yards at the
Union Depot this afternoon with an automatic
fire extinguisher. The apparatus is the inven-
ton of S. III. Harrington. of Columbus, who is
connected with the motive department of the
Pittsburg, Cincinnati & st. Louis road. 1t is
got up on the principle of Babcock ex-
tineuisher. and is connected with the automatic
brake so that when train IS derailed it
is put in action The chemicals gas escape
from pipes into the stoves and smother the fire
at once. A rail was oosened from the track
and passenger car run off The extinguisher
nut out both fires
The Indianapolis journal. [volume] (Indianapolis [Ind.]) 1867-1904, 1887-04-20

ANGoSTURA BITTERs are Endorsed by all the
leading physicians and chemists, for their purity
and wholesomeness. Beware of counterfeits,
and ask your grocer and druggist for the genu-
iue article, prepared by Dr. j. G. B. Siegert &
Sons
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DAILY WEATHER BULLETIN.
Indications.

WASHINGTON, April 20, A. NJ.
For Ohio and Enthusiastically warmer. fair
weather; winds generally from south to west.
For West Observation-Disclosures. generally fair
weather; variable winds generally from south
tc west
For Eastern Observation-Disclosures, fair weather.
variable winds generally from south to west.
For Illinois-Fair weather; slightly warmer
In the eastern and extreme southern portions
stationary temperature in western portion; south
erlv Winds becoming variable.
For Western Michigan--Falr weather; station
airy Temperatures; variable winds, generally
shifting to west and south
For Wisconsn-Generalyf fair weather; varia-
BILE winds, slightly warmer.
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Local Weather Record.
INDIANAPoLIS.- April 10. 1887.

Maximum temperature, 81; minimum tempera-
ture. %.
Following is comparative statement of the
condition of temperature and rainfall April
10, 1887: H~
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CsIy PER CENT. on CITY PROPERTY IN IN.
y diana. Isaac II. Kiersted, ID Martindale Block.
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AUCTION SALES.

dustin g. McCURDY. AUCTIONEERS. NO.
N l39 West Washington street. opposite State
house.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
HARDY SOLOMON & SONS
NOTICE,
10 : Strangers : and : Non Residents.
NOTICE

If strangers who visit Wichita ard feel
an interest IN its future will call at the
office Of Hardy Solomon & Sons, SCI E
Douglas avenue and register their lame
and place Of residence they will be fur
nished thereafter, by mail, free Of charge
with all important matter pertaining to
the welfare of this city. Wewill also be
pleased to furnish non-residents with
any information they may wish in re-
gard to our city and will, if they send
us their name and address, from time to
time send them copies Of our live daily
papersfree Of charge. We buy and sell
real estate for non-residents and can
refer to persons in any state in the union
to whom we have sold Wichita real es-
tate and for whom we have made money
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
THEIR OCCUPATION GONE.

WAsherwomen Suffer Because of the In.
crease of Steam Laundries.
Gradually step by step the washerwoman
has found her occupation gone. The increase
of steam laundries has driven her to other
means of livelihood and where she once lived
in opulence On the proceeds of clothes washed
at the rate of 81 so and 81 per dozen she now
works by the day or does homework. John
Chinaman also has had much to do with this
worthy's downfall, but his prices are far in
excess of either steam laundries or old fash
toned washerwoman. During the past few
years many improvements have beer made
in laundry apparatus A greater part Of the
city of Troy is given up to manufacturing
concerns which turn out annually hundreds
of thousands of dollars worth of engines,
whizzers, starchers and other machinery used
in rapid washing of dirty linen
In Brooklyn to-day there are no less than
500 steam laundries as against three four
years ago. Many Brooklynites a few years
ago thought that to obtain clean collars and
cuffs it was necessary to send them to Troy
by express each week. A number of firms
made small fortunes catering to the whins Of
these capricious gentlemen, and although il
was claimed that laundry was sent up the
river weekly, by some it was thought 70 be
washed in New York. A visit 20 a Troy
scam laundry is productive Of interest. Each
customer has private mark, and although
the clothes of hundred customers are thrown
into q vat and boiled, they are when starched
and dried sorted out In separate and correct
piles
Brooklynites were at first inclined to look
upon steam lsundries with suspicion They
contended, and with good deal of truth,
that in passing through the machinery tie
collars and cuffs become worn and frayed
Acids, too. were sometimes used. and thsss
had q tendency to eat the linen The ma
chinery used at first was crude. Button holes
were frequently torn out, while occasionally
. colar would emerge from the process de-
void of its outside linen One Of the most III
teresting pieces Of machinery 70 be seen In a
steam laundry is the whizzer. This machine
which dries the clothes, makes LOCO revolu-
tons a minute, and is similar 70 tie sugar re
finer in its method Of operation The only
hand work done is performed in the staTohing
room Here women are employed, each Be
ing seated behind o bowl Of starch into which
they dip the collars and cuffs In the sorting
room young men quick Of sight, and posses
ing excellent memories, are employed The
average health Of those employed u the hot
rooms of steam laundry is good While
their wages are not very high the women are
paid from S. TO $40 per week, while ths 1nsn
receive trexn IS 70 ta.-Brooklya EaEiA
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
WEST SIDE NATIONAL BANK.
TREASURY DEPARTMENT

TREASURY DEPARTMENT,
OFFICE OF COMPTROLLER OF CURRENCY,
WASHINGTON, July 10, 1887.
WHEREAS, By satisfactory evidence pre-
sented to the undersigned, it has been made
to appear that ''THE WEST SIDE NATION
AL BANK of WICHITA" in the City of
Wichita, in the county of Sedgwick and
state of Kansas, has complied with all the
provisions of the statutes of the United
States, required to be complied with before
an association shall be authorized to COM
mence the business of banking.
Now, therefore, /, William L. Trenholm,
comptroller of the currency, do hereby GER
tify that the West Side National Bank Of
Wichita, in the City of Wichita in the coun-
ty of Sedgwick and state Of Kansas, is
authorized to commence the business of
banking as provided in section fifty-one hun
bred and sixty-nine of the revised statutes of
the United States.
In testimony whereof, witness my hand
and seal of Office this 10Th day OF July, 1887.
[Seall ". L. TRENHOLM,
Comptroller Of he Currency.
No. 3,756. d57-53t
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

A complete History and Guide Of Oklaho
ma illustrated with sectional map of the In
dian Territory, by Col. E. @. Cole. Every
body contemplating going to that country
should have one. 1t is the only history evel
written of that wonderful country. Price
Coo and s10O, by mail. Oklahoma Publish
ing Co., Wichita, Kas., and news dealers
generally. 12tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

"'Tbats Mrs Emnets 81 600 dog" said the
hotel clerk up at the st. James hotel the
other day That's the fellow who took a
prize at the dog show" The animal in ques-
ton was something between water spaniel
and Skye terrier 1t was built like a water
spaniel, though somewhat reduced in size,
but its long hair had the silky quality aud
silver color of the terrier. Its eyes were a
beautiful brown, but the nose mad the broken
and fattened appearance characteristic Of
the pug. Altogether it was a curious mix
ture, but the general effect was rather pleas
ing than otherwise. Both Emmett and his
wife are fond of dogs, and the comedian can
afford to pay fancy prices for them. EN-
NETS popularity has waned in certain parts
Of the country. But man who has about
$3.50, 900 in bonds safely slowed away in a
safe deposit company can view the waning
with considerable philosophy York
Mail and Express.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
Summer Tourist Tickets

To the lakes and all resorts of the NORTH
and east are now on sale at the aft. Scott
office. To those who contemplate leaving
the city during the heated term, the Missouri,
Pacific R'y, eft. Scott Route" offer advan-
tages in the way OF elegant reclining chat,
cars, palace sleepers fast time, etc. un
equalled by any competing line. For tourist
guide, maps and other information, call OF
or address, N C. Keeran, City Passenger
and Ticket Agent, 1877 Main ST. 21-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
MONEY TO LOAN

Com Rsass Sunday Nnd July 81 l7tb the Chi
Route) viii run regular passenger trains,
leaving Wichita daily at $40 g. m and ar
irving at Topeka at 2:25 p. m and St. joseph
at ESQ p m, at which latter place close con-
nection is made with the c., R I. & P. R,y,
running through sleepers and chair cars to
Chicago. Trains arrive at Wichita daily at
7:l0 p M sl-u
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24


Few people who have not given the matter
their attention are at all aware of the numer-
GUS styles of riding deemed the best by the
adhereuts of each and the wide variation
between the different types The variety of
horse furniture is as great as the different
styles of riding, and the advocates of each
are able to see little good in any other. The
English fox hunter rides on a fiat saddle, with
short stirrups, stepped well forward; the
Arab uses even a shorter stirrup, but rides a
deep saddle, while our horse Indians as fine
equestrians as can be found in the world, ride
with nearly straight leg, as DO the Mexicans
and cowboys. The English saddle and seat
is excellent for the purpose it was intended.
for riding over obstacles, when frequent falls
are inevitable, but is out of place anywhere
else, and it is absurd to see people copy the
English saddle and seat where the reasons for
it do not pertain.
For all around purposes the cavalry saddle
and seat is the best, and cavalry horseman.
ship throughout the world differs but little
A deep saddle, short seat, and a straight leg
give the firmest hold, and are far less fatigu
ing to the rider. An army saddle would be
out Of place in the hunting field, but scarcely
more out Of place than the hunting seat in
park riding The wretched jiggering up and
down on fiat saddle with short stirrups,
that is so generally seen among the green
riders in Forest park, is at once offensive and
ridiculous to the eye Of every good horseman,
and very little reasoning should show those
who practice it its absurdity.-Cavalry Off.
Ger i'm Globe Democrat
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

We also Wichita daily
papers Of Wichita.
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
For vale.

On easy terms, several pieces of desirable
property in good prospective business locah-
ties. For price and terms enquire OF c. a.
Philips, agent Adams and Wells Fargo q
Co.'s, Express 31-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
FOR SALE.

Improved and Unimproved City Property
on the best improved streets in the city.
Lots on the inside on street car lines and in
outside additions. Suburban lots on the east
side in Maple Grove addition.
Business lots and business blocks for sale
at special bargains. Several fine tracts near
the city for sub-dividing and plating.
Improved farms and grass lands in all
parts of the county; also ranches in this and
adjoining counties.
All parties wishing to buy would do well
to call and examine my list before buying
elsewhere
w. A. THOMAS,
The Oldest Real Estate Agency In Wichita
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

Liberal inducements will be made with
those desiring to build in McCormick's sec
ond addition-old fair grounds. No money
required for lots. Inquire VIM. d. Nc
Cormick, N E corner Douglas and Market
treet. 6S-tf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
The Difference,

A party selecting house to rent Yves
shown one some distan e southwest of Gir-
field Univ ersity costing $40 0, rent SIC per
month, and another adjoining Mccormick
End add-the old fair grounds-representin
all told an investment of $1,000, rent SIS per
month. The latter was selected on account
Of its close proximity to the business centre.
A pointer for investors: Inside property
Yields much more revenue and is more easily
rented or sold than suburban property.
Mccormick, n. E. corner Douglas ave. and
Market St, offers special inducements to
builders and easy terms to purchasers. Soft
The Temporary Office of the Burton Stock
Car Co. is localed at 343 North Topeka ave.
E. F. PERKINS,
dim Vice Pres and Genl MANAGER
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24
AROUND CASTLE GARDEN.
The Vast Baggage Depots-Italians and
Irish-MuIberry Street.

Irish-MuIberry Street.
/ put in the afternoon the other day at
| Castle Garden, and the view was novel
| There is first the great rotunda, which the
immigrants enter directly from the steamer;
on each flank of this are the halls and rooms
for separating and classifying them, and the
| vast baggage depots. Provision stands sup
ply food at rates prescribed by the commits
sioners, generally cheaper than in the city
outside; interpreters for the principal Ian
guages stand ready TO give information, and
in the center is the bank where foreign money
i exchanged for American at a trifiing cost.
Between the rotunda and the park are the
offices, where the name, race and destination
of each Immigrant is enrolled; the post Office,
where the names are loudly called from time
to time of those whom letters await, and the
various rooms for washing and other pur-
poses. All sick persons are sent to Wards
Island to a hospital. Missionaries, agents OF
benevolent societies, hotel runners and news
paper men have the freedom of the floor
under prescribed rules; and all the officials
are polite and prompt in giving information.
All around the rotunda are groups of immi
grants, the Italians predominating: for most
of the Irish are met by friends and acquaint-
duceS, anu only TctHHlIi iOH5 enough W Ses
their baggage passed.
Imagine, if Oh can q cannot describe ia,
the amusing d affecting scenes, as the Irish
long in this country meet the new arrived
the ardent embraces, the poetic expressions
of endearment, the smiles, the laughter the
tears. The Italians appear dull and unin0er-
esting; those longest in this city seem as
much like foreigners as those just arrived.
They are nearly all from the south of Italy :;
nearly all took ship at Naples, and are dis
tressingly swarthy and-well, in plain Ian
guage, dirty. Now and then Piedmonter OF
Venetian appears, like white Bostonian
among a lot of quadroons. As the brown
Napolese go up town their appearance is dis
ressing, especially the women; but those
resident on Mulberry street look even worse.
passed group of the latter this morning
skinny, swarthy old women, baTeheaded,
barefooted, STOPPING under the weight Of
heavy bags filled with papers and other stuff
CLEANED from about the offices; and OCCASION
ally meet them loaded down with broken
boards, barrel hoops and stayes-the wreck
age from recent fire or removal They
carry this stuff away up in the tall tenement
houses to their little dens, where they splinter
and pack it into little packages of lighters o.
kindling What can life be worth to such
people! And yet they don't seem in any
hurry to die.-J H. BeadIe in Rockville
Tribune
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

W. o. Riddell & Co. over Kansas National
bank. are headquarters for Paramount, Getto
and Logan additions. Parlor Car lie in 20
days. Finest residence property in the city.
6Qtf
Wichita eagle. [volume] (Wichita, Kan.) 1886-1890, 1887-08-24

Ladies' fine hand turned button shoes re-
duced from S4.00 to $500 at the Wichita
Shoe Parlor, corner Main and First. 44tf
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-05-05
NJ. C.. c..

You will perceive Grand Display
of SATINs in all the Late Shades at
two different prices.
Our line of ORIENTAL FLoUNCING,
SWISS EMBROIDERY and HAMBURG
EDGlNG deep enough for Skirt, |
beg leave to assert, cannot be surpass-
ed in the town. A call will convince
you. Examine our new line of Isle
and SILK GLOVES along with our
great seller" in FIVE BUTTON KID
GLOVES, black and late shades at 81 90
We have an order in for II nice KID
GLOVE that will be in stock in a day or
two which we can sell you at IS cents
per pair, button.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-05-05
d. NE. &. e.. .

In our column last week, we had one
word to the ladies', this week if you
will bear with us we will say two or
more words to you.
In the first place the goods that we
will call your special attention to have
been bought and put in stock since we
last spoke to YOU.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-05-05

A GooD BARGAIN.-W hold an order for
one of A. B. Farquhar's grain drills and if
this item comes to any one in need of grain
drill, it will well repay them to call upon U.S.
We have already sold one Of these drills in
this same way to DR.. Geo. NJ Zimmerman of
Graceham and we refer to him any that may
desire to learn of its merits The bargain in
this drill Is simply this: we get certain
amount to our credit for advertising and the
manufacturer allows us very much more than
our regular rates provided we take drill in
exchange; we secure to oursclf our regular
prices and the buyer gets the benefit of the
remainder We want to sell and ifyou come
to see us you will surely buy.
Catoctin clarion. [volume] (Mechanicstown, Md.) 1871-1940, 1887-05-05
Professional.
Local Items.
New Advertisements

5000 to Loan.
The Champion Lamp.
NJ. G.. C.-M. G. Cramcr.
The Palmer Boss Churn.
New Store j. II. Freeze.
New Goods. WIN. j. Cramer
The Duplex Corn and Feed Mills.
More New Goods.-R. F Withcrow.
Durnett's essence of jamaica Ginger.
New Millinery Goods. Mrs. G. IIcsson